blockchain
noun
block·chain
ˈbläk-ˌchān 
: a digital database containing information (such as records of financial transactions) that can be simultaneously used and shared within a large decentralized, publicly accessible network
also
: the technology used to create such a database
The technology at the heart of bitcoin and other virtual currencies, blockchain is an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way. —
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—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Democrats expressed frustration on some points, foreshadowing what's likely to come when the bill is debated before the full Senate.
Between the lines: A theme emerged about how blockchains impact law enforcement.
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Shehan Chandrasekera, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The Horror Section’s technical partner in the venture is Sui, a leading blockchain and smart contract platform.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
Democrats expressed frustration on some points, foreshadowing what's likely to come when the bill is debated before the full Senate.
Between the lines: A theme emerged about how blockchains impact law enforcement.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
But the primary use of blockchain, according to experts, is for crypto transactions.
—Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Blockchain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockchain. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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